Drive time to Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

Pierre Regional Airport (PIR / KPIR) is a medium-sized airport serving Pierre, South Dakota. It sits 1,744 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 6,900 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Pierre, SD — the airport lies about 3.4 miles east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to PIR from cities near Pierre

The 1 largest population centres within 90 miles of PIR. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Pierre Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Pierre, SD 3.4 mi east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near PIR

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

PIR at a glance

IATA code
PIR
ICAO code
KPIR
Serving
Pierre, South Dakota
Elevation
1,744 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
6,900 ft
Coordinates
44.3827, -100.2860
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from PIR

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PIR, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like PIR, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in South Dakota

See all 5 airports in South Dakota →

FAQ

Questions about driving to PIR

How long does it take to drive to PIR?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Pierre Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 1 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Pierre?

Pierre Regional Airport uses the IATA code PIR and the ICAO code KPIR. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 1,744 feet above sea level.

How far is PIR from Pierre?

Pierre, SD is about 3.4 miles from PIR in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Pierre as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near PIR?

Within 200 miles: ABR (117 mi), RAP (139 mi), ATY (158 mi), BIS (167 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from PIR?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to PIR. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.